VOICE DISORDERS
Production of a healthy voice requires that the two vocal cords come together in the midline and a steady flow of air moves across them, causing them to vibrate. Any abnormality in this process will manifest as hoarseness. Paralysis of the vocal cords prevents them from coming together. Nodules, cysts, tumors, or swelling of the vocal cords keeps them from vibrating properly. Muscle spasm restricts air flow through the voice box. Our specialists perform in-office fiberoptic laryngoscopy to visualize the vocal cords in action. After the problem is diagnosed, appropriate therapy can be recommended. Surgical direct laryngoscopy may be necessary to remove or biopsy problematic lesions in the voice box.